Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1846 when a group of New England Congregationalists established Iowa College. It has an open curriculum, which means students need not follow a prescribed list of classes. The college's 120-acre campus includes several listings on the National R…
Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1846 when a group of New England Congregationalists established Iowa College. It has an open curriculum, which means students need not follow a prescribed list of classes. The college's 120-acre campus includes several listings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Former name: Iowa College (1846–1909)
Motto: Veritas et Humanitas (Latin)
Motto in English: Truth and Humanity
Type: Private liberal arts college
Established: 1846
Accreditation: HLC
Religious affiliation: None (historically related to United Church of Christ)